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Is the burning sensation around the pelvic region accompanied by whitish cheese-like discharge and pelvic pain due to some serious disorder?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have never had penetrating sex, just fingering pretty much. I have been having burning sensations around my pelvic region and my vagina, and a whitish, cheeselike discharge. I have been having pelvic pains. Please tell me;

  • Should I be worried?

Kindly help me.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

If you have been just fingering around the vagina, it can lead to vaginitis. You may have pelvic inflammatory disease if you have long-term white discharge. Basically, vaginal chlamydia and candidiasis combined are common. And if you have pain along with itching, then it is highly possible.

I suggest you take the following medications on the advice of your physician:

  1. Candid-B (Clotrimazole) vaginal tablets for six days.

  2. Take tablets like Metronidazole 200 mg for seven days, three times a day.

  3. Eat less acidic fruits.

  4. Drink more water.

Keep the vaginal area as dry as possible. No fingering or intercourse. If you are on your period, then change pads more frequently. If it is not decreasing, then you may need to do a culture of vaginal discharge and antibiotics accordingly. Eat less oily and spicy food.

Hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you.

But I have not had penetrating sex, and I recently took the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Please tell me.

  • Is it something to be worried about?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Sex is not the only reason to have vaginitis. Bad reproductive hygiene is the main reason behind vaginosis, vaginitis, and UTI (urinary tract infection). It looks like you have all this in combination. But it will cure. Not much to worry about.

Every nine out of ten females have this problem once a year, so do not worry. If the vaginal area is kept wet, then there is a greater chance of candida infection. If you have dark urine, then there is an increased chance of urinary tract infection (UTI).

Fingering or dry sex increases the chances of vaginitis. But it will be under control. Just keep the precautions in mind to avoid recurrence.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks a lot, doctor.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Always Welcome.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I also have another question. I did a scan that showed minimal discharge in my Pouch of Douglas (POD). Please, what does that mean, even if I am not sexually active?

Thank you.

Kindly give your opinion.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Minimal fluid in the POD (pouch of Douglas) can normally be in the middle of the cycle or can be due to pelvic inflammatory disease. But it is the last thing that we will suspect if it is not controlled within 15 days with medicines. But if other things in the scan are normal, then there is no need to fear immediately with fluid in POD.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

My period is almost due. Everything else is normal except for minimal fluid. I was advised to go for a swab. Although they said, it may be because my period is soon to come.

Kindly give your opinion.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Before periods, there may be some fluid. As I said can send the discharge for further investigation. Sometimes we send swabs from the cervix to find out about infection. We sometimes do pap smear tests. If this all happened the first time, then it is best to take medicines, wait for 15 days, and follow the precautions.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

I cannot do a pap smear test because I have not been penetrated. The last time I tried to do it. They almost wounded my vagina. I had to stop.

Kindly help me.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

That is why I did not suggest it, because it is less likely to be cervicitis without penetration.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply.

How do I communicate with you if I have further questions?

Kindly help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can consult the specialists.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Alright, doctor.

Thank you.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Welcome.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At December 14, 2022
Reviewed AtApril 20, 2026

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